Twin Lakes West
Easy outdoor access
Median $420K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 5.0/10
Twin Lakes West is a 2-acre subdivision within Leffingwell-Twin Lakes, where the average lot runs about a quarter-acre—tight enough that you're genuinely close to your neighbors, spacious enough that you don't feel cramped. Homes here sit around $318K, putting you about nine minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and seventeen from the airport, which matters if you're commuting or catching early flights. You've got a coffee shop within a nine-minute walk and half a dozen restaurants within a mile, so you're not stuck cooking every night, plus eighteen grocers within two miles if you prefer to shop around. The area feeds into Forest Hills Public Schools, and Reeds Lake is 1.8 miles away for outdoor recreation. It's the kind of place where you get suburban density without feeling like you're in the thick of things—close enough to what you need, far enough from the highway noise.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.8 mi
- Grand Rapids Township Park: 11 min bike
- Church Lake: 4 min drive
$420K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Twin Lakes West
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,851/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cascade Community Association Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.8 mi
Recent Sale Price
$420K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
6
Median Lot Size
0.22 ac
0.22 ac – 0.22 ac
Expected Rent
$2,075/mo
$1,825 – $2,325 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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James & Shirley Balk Café
+1 more
Rocky's Coffee House
+1 more
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
Grand Rapids Township Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Church Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ramona 2
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
+1 more
Pure Barre
+1 more
Leffingwell/Leonard (SB)
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
+1 more
Miller Library
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+2 more
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Crime in Twin Lakes West is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Twin Lakes West home (around $420,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,829 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,829/mo | $75,440 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,256/mo | $86,830 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,400/mo | $90,658 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Twin Lakes West are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
James & Shirley Balk Café
Restaurant
Cornerstone Junction Pizza and Subs
Restaurant
Fugi Yama
Restaurant
Fuji Yama Asian Bistro
Restaurant
Morning Belle
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
Gravity Taphouse + Grille
Pub
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
Bar
Oscars
Bar
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
NorthPointe Christian Middle/High School
School
Northern Trails 5/6 school
Forest Hills Northern
Kent Intermediate School District
Beckwith School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(15)
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+12 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Reeds Lake Trail Arm North
Bike Path
Reeds Lake Trail
Bike Path
Hodenpyl Woods Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Twin Lakes West
- What do homes cost in Twin Lakes West?
- The median home value in Twin Lakes West is about $420,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Twin Lakes West housing market?
- no homes are listed in Twin Lakes West right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Twin Lakes West?
- Twin Lakes West is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Twin Lakes West walkable?
- Twin Lakes West scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.